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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
7
Debated issue centers on railway construction and its potential to contaminate the Cedar River watershed. Advocates urge independent engineering study to locate a safe route and protect the city water supply while considering costs and alternatives.
A city committee discusses the proposed Chicago Milwaukee Paul railroad right of way along the Cedar River watershed. It argues water supply safety during construction, supports moving the intake seven miles east above Taylor Creek, and assigns costs to the railway company. The record notes limited feasible routes and stresses sanitary surveillance and contamination risks.
A committee report outlines protectives for city water against railway construction along Cedar River. Proposes deputies for construction period, sanitary controls, water intake protection, and a pollution preventive plan while maintaining railway access and a high river intake further upstream.
Captain H Stebbing searched the bay and near Edmonds after reports of two whales spouting off the shore. He will resume the hunt only after personally sighting the whales again during future trips from Everett.
Steamer Santa Clara from Seward and Valdez passes Tatoosh and heads to port this evening. The Farallon arrives from Skagway and proceeds to Tacoma to unload northbound freight. Steamer Saratoga of Northwestern Steamship at San Francisco en route from New York to Seattle. Torpedo destroyer Preble makes Seattle yesterday trip in 58 minutes. German steamer Martechan bought for 15000 dollars will ply Oriental route after 75000 repairs at BeQuimalt. Orizaba sails tomorrow for Nome with full cargo and 50 passengers. Steamers Erne and Mackinaw loading Russian and Nome cargoes at Stetson and Post’s. Freighter Ban Mateo repairing propeller at Moran’s before Nome voyage.
Noted stage actress Madam Bertha Kalich and her 14 year old daughter spent yesterday in Seattle staying at Hatler hotel. Their registration reads Mia B Kalich and Daughter New York. They quietly toured the city and departed last night aboard the Princesa Victoria for Victoria and Vancouver.
Rear Admiral Bronson of the United States Navy arrives in Seattle with wife and daughter for a three day stay. He is on leave and will return to Washington to take command of the cruisers for a China waters trip leaving around August.
Rain aided runoff filled the city water system reservoirs last night and morning. Superintendent Youngs forecasts no further shortages if strict sprinkling rules continue and all present measures are signed and enforced.
An intense heat wave dries meadows and boosts milk demand from ice cream makers and households. Dairymen fear sour milk as long-continued warm weather reduces pasture and complicates disposal of surplus milk.
Four members arriving this morning at the Rainierhead hotel in Seattle to take suites for the battleship Nebrhaka trial trips. Lieutenant McCully reached the city on Monday and the officers Beattie today include H.Ort erhaus, J.C. Fremont, K. Reeves and BE. W. Eberle.
Everett July 11 The State Bar association begins its annual session tomorrow morning at the superior court rose with business sessions Friday and Saturday. An excursion to Langley is planned and a Friday informal reception will be hosted by local bar members. B C Hughes of Seattle is expected to be elected president with next year’s session planned for Seattle.
After brief hearings this morning the public works board rejected protests against granting permits for skating rinks at Seventh Ave and Union St and on Prie St between Boyleston and Harvard. The board ruled it had no authority to refuse the permits.
Reynolds, Republican 10th Ward councilman, amid Wolfe challenge from Municipal Ownership ticket, filed his answer in the court fight over the legality of his election.
W B Mutehingon Co offers remaining outing suits priced at ten dollars each in a closing out sale featuring jackets at fifteen dollars, one forty eight and twenty dollar suits reduced to ten dollars.
Race details show Helanco with Callahan leading at 1 paid Horton 4 to 6 finished second Col. Jewall 6 to 1 third. Time not given. Second race ran five and a half furlongs for four year olds and up won by G C Runte Wright at 7 to 6 with Nanon at 1 and Dougal 10 to 1 third. Time 1 08. Beratches Pacia Hagerdon noted.
Overnight entries list Thursday races at the Meadows with multiple races and weights for five and a half to seven furlongs, featuring horses like Khel Thatcher and Lady's Beauty. The Cleveland, Ohio report notes July 11 remarks where McEwan and Dodd clash over discrimination records, exchange insults, and are separated before violence.
The Ballard city council deferred action on the Sanders Main street franchise and referred Loyal Street Railway’s Broadway track petition to the city attorney. A Polk street sewer permit was granted with an estimated cost of 4623.76. Bids for Ballard Springs property were rejected as too low and Victor Swanson secured a dwelling permit at 65 Caroline Street.
Bargain list includes bathing caps plain 20c fancy cobra waterproof 83c both caps 55c waterproof baths caps 160 regular 1.60 fish bags 260 fancy bags 65c discount offered tomorrow from 38 to 60 percent on above items with reduced prices across the board.
Abner S. Martin, charged with the murder of Conrad Prelater on July 11 in Towner New Mexico, died in jail this morning by taking poison, ending the case in an apparent self inflicted death.
Secretary Wilson announced Chicago packing houses had largely complied with the passed inspection law and would meet all requirements by August. The statement places emphasis on prompt adherence and regulatory progress across major plants in the stockyards.
Lincoln Nebraska July 11 Democrats announce a special train carrying 400 supporters to New York to greet W J Bryan on his return from Europe and boost campaign visibility.
In Tacoma on July 11 the aged Mother Gonzalea died at noon after years as mother superior at Visitation academy. She came to Tacoma in 1891 and later became an invalid after paralysis struck five years ago. In St Josephin, a separate brief notes a party charged with keeping open Sunday pleaded not guilty as trials were delayed.
Chicago July 11 James Manning aged 57 the man who led Guiteau to the gallows and once prominent and wealthy died in the loft of a stable in the city today after squandering a fortune and sinking to a common stable hand and race horse tout He died calling for his wife from whom he separated dividing his fortune after the discovery of his improper conduct.
The market listing shows varied values for potatoes including Tomine Burtank and River varieties around per ton, along with beets onions cabbages and cranberries. Fresh fruits in crates appear with price marks for apples peaches pineapples and pears, while dairy and meat sections list butter cheese and dressed meats with unit prices.
Be sure to wear a straw hat and buy it at the Seattle Hat Factory located at 1310 Second Ave. Limited stock, hats cut in half price. Also promoting the "Bargar" $3.00 felt hat as the finest value in Seattle, with $6.00 values now selling for $3.00.
Fred Welch, a motorman and father of a one month old baby girl, appeals for help locating his wife who vanished Friday afternoon from Ballard. She reportedly dressed in soldier clothes and may have joined troops aboard the Buford bound for Alaska. A note was sent to the Buford quartermaster at Skagway seeking her arrest and return to Seattle.
The Princess Victoria, the crack boat of the Canadian Pacific railway, demonstrated speed by defeating the Indianapolis of the International Steamship Co in a Victoria to Seattle run. The Victoria left Victoria at 6 46 pm, reached Pier 2 at 10 17 pm, while the Indianapolis docked at Pier 1 ten minutes later amid waving tablecloths and flying broom decorations.
Lawyers and deputies search up town with the aim of serving contempt papers on the moneyed man from Fairbanks in a matter involving alimony to a former wife.
A specially appointed train festooned with lodge banners carries a group of hikers to Denver for the grand lodge convention. They depart at 3 o clock in the afternoon, heading from Ohio to the event.
Three soldiers from Fort Lawton C Burns Ollie Fine and Charlie Davis were arrested at night by Patrolmen Peterson and J Donlan for fighting They appeared before Justice Gordon this morning and were released so fort authorities could handle the matter
8. P. Stone of Green Lake was arrested on insanity charges by Patrolman Griffith and Special Officer Reynolds after complaints of nuisance to residents.
Tom Neilson a Latonsa teamster for Norman McKinnon a grading contractor was arrested by Humane Officer Vau pell for working a horse with a sore shoulder. He paid a $5 fine and costs with McKinnon covering the amount. Spinning's fishing tackle whale closes this week. Buy now.
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